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Apr 01 2026SCIENCE

Learning from Chernobyl’s radiation-loving fungus

In the ruins of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, something strange is growing. A dark, almost black fungus called Cladosporium sphaerospermum has taken over the walls of the abandoned Unit 4 building. This isn’t just any fungus—it thrives where radiation levels would be deadly to humans. Scientists h

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Mar 31 2026HEALTH

Older People Fear Crime More Than Their Health

Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Threat to Attack Iran’s Power Plants

President Trump warned that if a deal with Iran does not happen quickly, the U. S. would destroy key Iranian infrastructure such as power plants and water treatment facilities. This statement was posted on his social media account early Monday. The message suggested that the U. S. would end its pres

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cooper’s New Life: Chaos, Family and Rich Neighbors

Jon Hamm says the second season of Apple TV+ show Your Friends and Neighbors will dive into the fallout of his character’s crime spree. Andrew Cooper, a former finance worker who stole from rich neighbors after losing his job, now must juggle guilt, family and the pressure of living double‑duty. H

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Mar 31 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon’s New Stargate Series Could Revive Space Adventure on TV

Amazon Prime Video is preparing a fresh take on the classic sci‑fi franchise Stargate. The new series, still in development, has no fixed release date but is expected to debut within the next few years. It isn’t just a nostalgic return; it aims to bring back the wide‑ranging, easily approachable spa

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Florida Company Wins Pennsylvania Tax Refund

A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Bus Hijacking That Turned Into a Cult Drama

A couple from Jasper, Arkansas, took 17 people hostage on a bus in July 1982. They held guns and a bag that looked like it had dynamite, but investigators later discovered the sticks were painted red. The Haiglers wanted to spotlight their religion and believed that ending their lives would bring th

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Mar 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Take on Crime Drama Wins for Netflix

The newest entry in Netflix’s crime lineup has hit the mark with a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling another triumph for the streaming giant. The show, titled “Detective Hole, ” is an adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s popular Harry Hole series and stars Tobias Santelmann and Joel Kinnaman.

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Mar 30 2026CRIME

Close Encounters With Crime

In a city full of stories, some people have lived beside or heard about crimes that seemed almost fictional. A group of residents shared encounters with infamous killers and cold cases, each tale different from the last. One neighbor’s father once hosted a party that included a victim’s brother, sh

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